"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior." Titus 3:5-6 (NIV)I attended boarding school 600 miles away from home in seventh grade. School started at 6:30 a.m. (yes, that was before breakfast!) and went until 8:00 … [Read more...] about Heart Inspection
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The Memory Book
Then those who feared the Lord talked often one to another; and the Lord listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who reverenced and worshipfully feared the Lord and who thought on His name. And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I publicly recognize and openly declare them to be My jewels (My special possession, My peculiar … [Read more...] about The Memory Book
Fully Alive?
"We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds." Psalm 75:1 (NIV)Hey girlfriends--have you ever gone through a season or years (like I have) in which you wished things were the way they used to be? This could be as trivial as wishing your favorite restaurant or mall still existed or as major as wishing you were married to … [Read more...] about Fully Alive?
Careless Words
"But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken."Matthew 12:36 (NIV)Have you ever caught yourself (like I have) saying these words?“Wish me luck!”“Good luck with that!”“What a lucky break!”“Maybe if I’m lucky!”I have been having a running conversation with my youngest daughter about why those words are never appropriate for someone … [Read more...] about Careless Words
A Tortured Existence
"If anyone says, 'I love God,' yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen." I John 4:20 (NIV)I recently saw a story of a woman who was tortured unmercifully by her country's government for secrets that she had and would not reveal. She was the mother of six children, her youngest still being an infant. … [Read more...] about A Tortured Existence
Just Because I Love You
"But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered]."Nehemiah 9:5 (Amplified Bible)There is nothing like an unexpected word of praise from someone I love to bring the sunshine into my gloomy soul. Last week proved to be a very stressful one for me (you might have noticed my silence). Although I am married to an eternal optimist, my first inclination is … [Read more...] about Just Because I Love You
